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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Kodak Z980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z980 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z980 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WB2200F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z980 scores vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Samsung WB2200F

 Z980 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Kodak Z980

 WB2200F Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Display resolution460k201kSharper display (+259k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB2200F

 Z980 WB2200F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Z980 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z980 versus Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z980 versus the WB2200F.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z980 and WB2200F is 68 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z980 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Z980 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z980
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z980 Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (708g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z980
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
45
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z980 Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
23
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
decently wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (708g)
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Kodak Z980 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z980 and Samsung WB2200F
 Kodak EasyShare Z980Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z980 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 201k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $599